Aly Raisman, Jason Lezak shine for Team USA

Published on July 31, 2012

While both took to the podiums in London this week to receive a medal, 18-year-old Aly Raisman’s Olympic star was rising as 36-year-old swimmer Jason Lezak’s appeared to be setting.

Sunday wrapup from Beijing: U.S. swimmer Torres wins two silvers; Israelis lag

Published on August 17, 2008

U.S. swimmer Torres wins two silvers

Angelena Dara Torres helps U.S. relay swimmers to silver

Published on August 10, 2008

Record time, new record for winning medals in five different Olympiads.

Jewish U.S. fencer Sada Jacobson wins Olympic silver

Published on August 10, 2008

American Sada Jacobson won a fencing silver medal, becoming perhaps the first Jewish medalist of the Beijing Olympics.

Sondheim Knows How to Book ‘Em

By Robert David Jaffee
Published on February 16, 2006

Harry Sondheim, a retired criminal prosecutor for the L.A. County D.A.'s office, was traveling in Holland when he simply noticed an artifact that appealed to him. "They had a museum, Der Weg, which means the Weighing House. They had an artist named Bicart. I bought some postcards with depictions of Jewish ceremonies on them. You can't buy those postcards any longer."

Bracelet Bandwagon

By Emily Pauker
Published on December 16, 2004

"People wear this jewelry to make a statement," Yael Swerdlow said, "and we hope to make ours."

Restoration’s Silver Lining

By Rachel Brand
Published on October 23, 2003

Silversmith David Friedman has the unique ability to trace the origin of almost every antique that comes across his desk.

Silver Lining

By Michael Aushenker
Published on February 28, 2002

"Myer Myers: Jewish Silversmith in Colonial New York," represents the largest collection ever amassed of Jewish silversmith work.